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York College breaks ground on first NCAA track and field in southeast Queens

Jun. 28, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed York College students and elected officials broke ground on the first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) level track and field that will serve both students and the southeast Queens community.  York College President Berenecea Johnson Eanes was joined by CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodgriuez, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards,…
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York College receives more than $1 million in funding for environmental research in southeast Queens

Mar. 10, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed York College has received more than $1 million in funding from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to examine the environmental and health effects of climate change in southeast Queens.  The $1,344,622 grant awarded to York College is provided as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Cumulative Health Impacts at…
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Congressman Meeks presents $2.1 million in federal funding to York College

Feb. 15, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Congressman Gregory Meeks on Tuesday, Feb. 14, presented a check for $2.1 million in federal funding for academic programs at York College in Jamaica.   “The funding approved for the projects provides the geology, environmental science and pharmaceutical science workforce training programs with the resources they need to have students… Read more »